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contrarily
UK
/ˈkɒntrəˌrɛəri/
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/ˈkɑntrɛrɪli/
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contrarily
adverb
UK
/ˈkɒntrəˌrɛəri/
US
/ˈkɑntrɛrɪli/
Translations
вопреки
Contrarily to what was expected, the event was a huge success.
Вопреки ожиданиям, мероприятие прошло с огромным успехом.
наоборот
Contrarily, he decided to stay home instead of going out.
Наоборот, он решил остаться дома вместо того, чтобы выйти.
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Definitions
In a manner opposite to what is expected or desired.
She contrarily decided to stay home instead of going to the party everyone was attending.
Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or opposes the preceding one; on the contrary.
The forecast predicted rain; contrarily, the sun shone all afternoon.
Synonyms
on the contrary
contradictorily
adversely
oppositely
in contrast
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